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EF56 EFE

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,925 mi
Last recorded156,925 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 EFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 156,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 155,806 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 144,901 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 144,900 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edegs (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,059 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 135,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 124,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 114,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,338 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 103,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,485 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,652 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 81,753 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 81,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 70,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,921 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,849 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 48,849 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2010 40,911 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 40,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EF56 EFE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF56 EFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF56 EFE registered?

EF56 EFE is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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